This comprehensive course is designed to provide students with an in-depthunderstanding of advanced crash reconstruction methodologies, equipping them with thenecessary skills to analyze and interpret critical collision data. Participants will gain proficiency inutilizing Event Data Recorder (EDR) data, applying momentum principles, and employing trigonometric calculations to accurately determine key crash dynamics.

The curriculum will coveressential topics such as calculating vehicle speed at impact, assessing the principal direction offorce, determining total delta-v, and performing other advanced analytical computations integral to collision investigation. Additionally, students will be introduced to an innovative, streamlined formula that can be universally applied to all momentum-based calculations, enhancing both theaccuracy and efficiency of their forensic assessments.

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This course will teach the student how to operate unmanned aerial systems to document a crash and crime scenes.  The student will then take data collected in the field with a UAS and process the data with Pix4D Mapper Software and Trimble Forensics Reveal software to produce scale diagrams and analyze the data.

Each student will receive an 8-hour UAS Operator Course certificate, and a 32-hour Forensic Mapping with sUAS certificate.  This course is KLEC Credited for a total of 40-hours.

Course Prerequisite:

This is an Advanced Forensic Mapping Course.  This course requires a heavy use of computer and software equipment.  Students requesting to attend the course should be familiar with the use of forensic mapping equipment, software, and basic UAS operations.

Each student shall have already received training from KSP's Forensic Mapping course.

Lodging:

KSP - Available at KSP Headquarters on a first-come, first-serve bases.  Contact Sonia Way to reserve a room email: sonia.way@ky.gov

Required Equipment:

• Unmanned Aerial System
  • Remote Controller
  • Tablet
  • Charged batteries
  • Firmware/applications updated
• Alienware/Dell Recon Computer
  • Plug Charger
  • 2-button mouse with scroll wheel
  • 32GB USB Thumb Drive
  • All students are required to have their own computer with Pix4D Mapper Software (apply for a temporary license no sooner than 5-Days in advance of the class.  Do not plan to share a computer with a buddy)
• Applications on your Tablet or Smart Phone:
  • AirHub Portal
  • Pix4D Capture
  • Appropriate UAS Controller App (DJIGo4, DJI Pilot, etc.)
• Ground Control Targets (six total)
• Total Station Equipment

Parking:

Please park in the lower lot (in-service / visitor parking).

Point of Contact:

jack.hedges@ky.gov

KLEC Course # 2383-23K - sUAS Operations for Law Enforcement

KLEC Course # 2522-23K - Forensic Mapping with sUAS

This intensive three-day workshop is modeled after the Kentucky State Police (KSP) forensic mapping response to the I-75 mass shooting. The incident required an integrated approach using optical total stations, X7 laser scanners, GNSS receivers, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Challenging terrain, including dense tree cover and heavy foliage, necessitated multiple instrument setups and the complex merging of control points from various platforms.

Participants will begin with a hands-on refresher in operating optical total stations, with an emphasis on making multiple instrument moves and maintaining control accuracy across the scene. As the course progresses, students will incorporate laser scanning, GNSS data, and aerial imagery captured via UAS to build a comprehensive, georeferenced forensic map.

The workshop culminates in a final capstone project that simulates the I-75 mass shooting response. Students will apply all acquired skills and technologies to document and map a complex mock scene, demonstrating proficiency in advanced forensic mapping techniques used in real-world critical incidents.

Students are required to bring the following equipment to class:

Optical Total Station with all accessories, with fully charged batteries

X7 or X9 Scanner with all accessories and fully charged batteries

Alienware or Dell Latitude laptop, power cable, and a 3-button mouse.

This intensive three-day workshop is modeled after the Kentucky State Police (KSP) forensic mapping response to the I-75 mass shooting. The incident required an integrated approach using optical total stations, X7 laser scanners, GNSS receivers, and unmanned aerial systems (UASs). Challenging terrain, including dense tree cover and heavy foliage, necessitated multiple instrument setups and the complex merging of control points from various platforms.

Participants will begin with a hands-on refresher in operating optical total stations, with an emphasis on making multiple instrument moves and maintaining control accuracy across the scene. As the course progresses, students will incorporate laser scanning, GNSS data, and aerial imagery captured via UAS to build a comprehensive, georeferenced forensic map.

The workshop culminates in a final capstone project that simulates the I-75 mass shooting response. Students will apply all acquired skills and technologies to document and map a complex mock scene, demonstrating proficiency in advanced forensic mapping techniques used in real-world critical incidents.

Students are required to bring the following equipment to class:

Optical Total Station with all accessories, with fully charged batteries

X7 or X9 Scanner with all accessories and fully charged batteries

Alienware or Dell Latitude laptop, power cable, and a 3-button mouse.